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2027 Best Value Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Mississippi

5 Colleges in the United States
$17,153 Avg Student Debt
$39,473 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Fine & Studio Arts Badge [Fine & Studio Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong fine & studio arts education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for fine & studio arts students.

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2027 Best Value Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Mississippi

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in fine & studio arts, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Fine & Studio Arts Schools

1

Our analysis ranked Itawamba Community College the best value for a degree in fine & studio arts in Mississippi. Set in the rural area of Fulton, Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,420, with out-of-state students paying around $5,820. Students borrow a median of $10,942 to complete the fine & studio arts program here. Early-career fine & studio arts graduates make about $40,832. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

2

Students looking for strong value in fine & studio arts will find it at Holmes Community College, which ranked #2. Set in the rural area of Goodman, Holmes Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,710, compared with $6,610 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for fine & studio arts graduates is $13,191. Early-career fine & studio arts graduates make about $32,145. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

3

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Mississippi Main Campus earned it the #3 place for fine & studio arts. Located in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,772, compared with $28,600 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,225 to complete the fine & studio arts program here. Early-career fine & studio arts graduates make about $18,337. That is a strong return on a $26,225 median debt. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.

4

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Northwest Mississippi Community College earned it the #4 place for fine & studio arts. Set in the town of Senatobia, Northwest Mississippi Community College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,740. Typical student debt for fine & studio arts graduates is $9,990. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Northwest Mississippi Community College earn a median of $35,001 early in their careers. Set against $9,990 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

5

University Of Southern Mississippi is a great value for students pursuing a degree in fine & studio arts, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,998 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,998. Students borrow a median of $25,415 to complete the fine & studio arts program here. Early-career fine & studio arts graduates make about $52,338. That is a strong return on a $25,415 median debt. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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